Woman to face court over girl death

'Random attack': Elmfield Park in Doncaster where the teenager was found

A woman is due to appear in court charged with the murder of a 13-year-old girl who was found fatally stabbed in a park.

Hannah Bonser, 26, will appear before Doncaster magistrates' court charged with the murder of Casey-Lyanne Kearney.

The teenager was found lying fatally injured in Elmfield Park, Doncaster, on Tuesday afternoon after dialling 999 for help. She was taken to hospital but later died.

Bonser, of Cusworth House, Doncaster, has also been charged with two counts of possession of a bladed article.

Officers have described the incident as a "random, isolated attack" and appealed for witnesses to come forward.

It emerged Casey-Lyanne called police and a passer-by phoned for an ambulance, but despite their efforts she died in hospital hours later.

Detective Superintendent Terry Mann, of South Yorkshire Police, said officers were attempting to establish the teenager's movements after she left her home in Rossington at around midday on Tuesday.

He said Casey-Lyanne was intending to catch the bus to Doncaster town centre where she was going to meet a friend. He said the family had been left traumatised by the death, adding: "They are a loving family. It is a very, very sad case. They are very traumatised by this, as you can imagine."

Catherine Brown, head teacher at McAuley Catholic High School, issued a statement on behalf of the governing body and staff and pupils.

It said: "The whole school community of McAuley Catholic High School is shocked and saddened to learn of the death of Casey Kearney, a pupil in year 9, in such tragic circumstances. Casey was a valued member of her form and year group and will be sadly missed by friends, pupils and staff."